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July 28, 2020
Does Summer have you Sweating Excessively?
Updated: Sep 18, 2020 By Jessica Mangiaracina, PA-C and Renata Block, MMS, PA-C What exactly is Excessive Sweating? Let’s talk about sweating excessively, aka Hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating affects about 4.8% of the US population. Though it doesn’t ...
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July 22, 2020
5 Summer Skin Problems You Can Easily Prevent
During the summer season some skin issues may spike, and many can include over-the-counter (OTC) treatments. You can even prevent some problems from getting out of control or avoid them altogether. Don’t let these common skin ...
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July 18, 2020
Pups and their people celebrate PAWS Party
PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest no-kill humane shelter, hosted its 17th annual Beach Party July 18 at Castaways on North Avenue Beach. Read the full PDF here
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July 15, 2020
The Loss of Your First Love
Updated: Sep 18, 2020 By Renata Block, MMS, PA-C It is with great sadness and grief that I write this month’s Diva Chronicles. On July 11th, I said good-bye to my 88-year-old mother, who was my best ...
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July 8, 2020
How to Afford Your Rosacea Medications if You’re Unemployed
A diagnosis of rosacea, commonly seen in the dermatology clinic, is a condition affecting around 6 million people in the United States alone. Rosacea causes the skin’s barrier to be compromised, causing symptoms such as dryness, ...
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July 6, 2020
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Updated: Sep 18, 2020 July 2020: Dear Savvy Derm Diva, I keep seeing the acronym UPF on clothing. What does this exactly mean, and why is it essential for sun protection? –Tim B., Curious about UPF Dear ...
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June 30, 2020
Do Your Products Need a Litmus Test – Why pH is important?
Updated: Sep 18, 2020 By Renata Block, MMS, PA-C These past few months, I had the pleasure of using a skincare brand known as Sebamed. The company has focused on creating products that compliment your skin. Meaning, ...
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June 24, 2020
Are Your Pimples a Result of What You Eat!
Updated: Sep 18, 2020 By Renata Block, MMS, PA-C Over the past 70 years, there has been debate on the topic of acne flares associated with dietary intake. In particular, chocolate and dairy have known to be evil causes. ...
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June 10, 2020
Help for Breakouts Caused by Wearing a Mask
Updated: Sep 18, 2020 By Leighanne McGill, PA-C Masks have quickly become our “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks do help decrease the spread of the coronavirus, but the blockage of the skin (occlusion) caused by ...
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June 3, 2020
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Updated: Sep 18, 2020 June 2020: Dear Savvy Derm Diva, Now that I have been wearing a mask to protect myself from COVID-19, I have noticed an increase of acne flares to my jawline. I usually do ...